Texas REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorneys continue to get a high volume of calls from members dealing with attempted seller impersonation fraud. Many of these scams come from listings obtained from a phone call or an online source from...
This information is courtesy of the Texas Land Title Association. With the increasing prevalence of remote work and communicating with clients through email and text, it’s crucial to confirm the identity of potential clients. Any veri...
You can be the first line of defense to stop fraudsters early on and share info to help property owners protect themselves.
Learn from the experts on how seller impersonation fraud has been growing in the real estate business, red flags to identify fraud, and best practices to protect you and your clients. Featured speakers: Leslie Johnson, VP and Texas ...
Criminals are pretending to be owners of property to steal funds from innocent buyers. This type of fraud has exploded in recent months. The risks are real. Here’s how you can stop it.
Letting your guard down can be costly. These simple steps can help stop this criminal activity in its tracks.
Real estate scams are on the rise. One con to be aware of is seller impersonation fraud, in which criminals sell owners' property without their knowledge. Here are a few things you can do to find out if you’ve become a victim of fraud:...
Members can use the Wire Fraud Warning (TXR 2517) notice to explain how buyers and sellers can protect themselves from scams. The notice describes how criminals impersonate real estate agents, title companies, lenders, or other trusted s...
With such large amounts of money involved, real estate transactions are prime targets for scammers. One fraud involves criminals who trick homebuyers into wiring their down payment money to the criminals' bank account. Once the money is ...
What do your clients need to disclose, and what happens if they don’t? Use this helpful chart to find out your clients’ obligations in many situations.